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Top 50 Unique Trends in July

From Cricket-Laced Milkshakes to Patriotic Hamster Parties

— July 26, 2015 — Unique
These July 2015 unique trends range from designated duck lanes to donut-inspried sausages that blend sweet and savory flavors. Extreme foodies are bound to indulge in the month's eclectic dessert offerings that range from cricket-laced milkshakes to fishy ice cream parfaits while healthy consumers will gravitate towards bizarre food substitutes that mimic those consumed by astronauts in space.

In addition to eclectic snacks and menu items, these July 2015 unique innovations include satirical celebration balloons that feature slogans like "another year closer to the sweet release of death" along with transparent necktie accessories that can be customized to one's style preferences.

The month's remaining examples include VR-powered home gyms that enhance one's workout with the help of sophisticated technology along with charitable vending machines that encourage users to donate to a good cause.
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Illuminating Photography Gadgets
Illuminating Photography Gadgets
The iblazr 2 Enhances Photos with a Powerful Wireless Flash
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49
Designated Duck Lanes
Designated Duck Lanes
The Canal & River Trust Launched a Space-Sharing Campaign in England
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48
Gesture Recognition Projects
Gesture Recognition Projects
Google's Project Soli Imagines the Future of UI for Objects
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47
Carrot-Infused Beers
Carrot-Infused Beers
The '4Hearts Brewing Company' is Now Brewing Delicious Carrot Beer
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46
Fishy Parfait Desserts
Fishy Parfait Desserts
Restaurant Yuzuan's Savory Parfait is Made with Ginger and Grilled Bonito
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45
Thai Soup Pizzas
Thai Soup Pizzas
Domino's Japan Serves a Tom Yum Pizza That Tastes Just Like the Spicy Soup
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44
Car-Lifting Police Officers
Car-Lifting Police Officers
This Car Campaign Features a Super Strong Female Cop Lifting a Taxi
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43
Gold-Topped Vanilla Milkshakes
Gold-Topped Vanilla Milkshakes
This Luxe $80 Shake was Created to Celebrate Vanilla Milkshake Day
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42
Deep-Fried Coffee Grounds
Deep-Fried Coffee Grounds
The Bacon-A-Fair Lets You Eat a Drink with a Deep-Fried Starbucks Snack
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41
Microwaveable Dog Foods
Microwaveable Dog Foods
This Unusual Dog Food is Designed to Be Heated in the Microwave
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40
Chip-Flavored Hummus
Chip-Flavored Hummus
This Unexpected Hummus Recipe Mimics the Taste of 'Cool Ranch Doritos'
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39
Donut-Inspired Sausages
Donut-Inspired Sausages
The 'Dausage' is a Strange New Hybrid Pastry Made Out of Sausage
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38
Sour Citrus Chips
Sour Citrus Chips
This Asian Snack from Calbee Touts an Extreme Sour Warning
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37
Patriotic Hamster Parties
Patriotic Hamster Parties
This Fourth of July Barbecue is Complete with Mini Burgers & Fireworks
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36
Coffee Bean Cups
Coffee Bean Cups
The Kafffeeform Cup and Saucer Offers a Meta Way to Drink Java
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35
Weather-Resistant Hijabs
Weather-Resistant Hijabs
This High-Tech Veil is Heat Resistant & Waterproof
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34
VR Social Media Platforms
VR Social Media Platforms
The Swerve App Lets People Monitor Twitter Feeds in the Virtual Space
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33
Caviar-Covered Snacks
Caviar-Covered Snacks
This Odd Twinkie Combines Pricey Ingredients with a Classic Snack Cake
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32
Choosy Listening Systems
Choosy Listening Systems
'Here Active Listening' Lets People Control Their Audio Environment
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31
Masquerade Self-Portraits
Masquerade Self-Portraits
This Artist Covers His Entire Head with Numerous Random Materials
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30
Cricket-Laced Milkshakes
Cricket-Laced Milkshakes
'Wayback Burgers' Launches an Insect-Infused Milkshake on its Menu
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29
Customizable Clear Neckties
Customizable Clear Neckties
Using Vinyl, Clear Ties Let You Create a Completely Custom Necktie
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28
Panda-Heeled Pumps
Panda-Heeled Pumps
The Tian Tian Pumps Exhibit an Unconventional Panda Heel
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27
Raw Cookie Dough Confections
Raw Cookie Dough Confections
This New York Bakery is Now Producing Tubs of Edible Cookie Dough
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26
Chinese Dance Apps
Chinese Dance Apps
The Dancing App Teaches the Moves of Old Ladies Performing in Public Squares
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25
Scent-Based Alarm Clocks
Scent-Based Alarm Clocks
SensorWake is the First Alarm Clock to Substitute Sound for Smell
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24
Satirical Celebration Balloons
Satirical Celebration Balloons
These Pessimistic Black Balloons Reveal Discouraging Phrases
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23
Donation Vending Machines
Donation Vending Machines
This Japanese Vending Machine Lets You Order Coffee and Make a Donation
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22
Realistic Fossil Chocolates
Realistic Fossil Chocolates
Sarah Hardy Turns Real Fossils into Novelty Chocolate Treats
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21
Water Bottle Undies
Water Bottle Undies
In Japan People are Able to Purchase Bottle Panties From Vending Machines
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20
3D-Printed Rats
3D-Printed Rats
These Artificial Rodents Help Make Dissection a Safer and More Humane Process
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19
Summery Watermelon Bread
Summery Watermelon Bread
The Japanese Square Watermelon Inspires a Unexpected Alternative
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18
Flip Flop Sole-Savers
Flip Flop Sole-Savers
'Plungo' is a Handy Flip Flop Plug That Fixes Sandals After a Blowout
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17
Clever Skateboard Chairs
Clever Skateboard Chairs
Tim Defleur and Benjamin Helle Design a Uniquely Mobile Seating
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16
Hamburger Monster Lamps
Hamburger Monster Lamps
Japanese Brand UNDERCOVER Released an Eye-Catching Hamburger Lamp
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15
Quirky Language Illustrations
Quirky Language Illustrations
These Australian Idiom Graphics Teach You to Speak 'Strayan'
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14
Cordless Jumping Pranks
Cordless Jumping Pranks
IKEA Uses Cordless Bungee Jumping' to Promote Wireless Charging
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13
Swimming Beard Caps
Swimming Beard Caps
Virgin Train Designs a Unique Water Cover for Facial Hair
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12
Hot Dog Pizza Crusts
Hot Dog Pizza Crusts
The Latest Hybrid Pizza from Pizza Hut Features a Unique Frank-Filled Crust
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11
All-Weather Umbrellas
All-Weather Umbrellas
The 'Blue Jean Umbrella' Will Protect Against Rain and Harmful UV Rays
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10
Scarf-Inspired Travel Pillows
Scarf-Inspired Travel Pillows
The 'Napscarf' Provides a New Solution for Napping on the Go
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9
Cannabis-Inspired Restaurants
Cannabis-Inspired Restaurants
'Cannabistro' is a Pop-Up Diner Serving Gourmet Herb Dishes
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8
2,590-Horsepower Hypercars
2,590-Horsepower Hypercars
The SRT Tomahawk is a Concept Car Envisioned for 2035
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7
Intergalactic Meal Replacements
Intergalactic Meal Replacements
The '100%FOOD' Beverages are Astronaut-Approved Foods for Earth
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6
Outdoor Co-Working Spaces
Outdoor Co-Working Spaces
The TreeXOffice Breathes Fresh Air into More Traditional Workplaces
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5
Kaleidoscopic Origami Domes
Kaleidoscopic Origami Domes
'Light Origami' by Masakazu Shirane & Saya Miyazaki is Illuminating
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4
Air-Purifying Pacifiers
Air-Purifying Pacifiers
This Baby Pacifier Actually Combats Air Pollution
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3
Projection Mapped Jewelry
Projection Mapped Jewelry
Tactum by MadLab Uses Interactive Projections to Design Bracelets
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2
Gripping Gang Portraits
Gripping Gang Portraits
Jono Rotman Photographed Haunting Portraits of Mob Members
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1
Virtual Reality Home Gyms
Virtual Reality Home Gyms
Icaros by HYVE Provides a Stimulating and Entertaining Way to Work Out
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